The separation of powers in U.S. government refers to:
a. the division of governing authority between the House of Representatives and the Senate
b. the division of governing authority between states and the national government
c. the protections for citizens' rights found in the Bill of Rights
d. the division of governing authority among the presidency, the Congress, and the Supreme Court
Answer: d. the division of governing authority among the presidency, the Congress, and the Supreme Court
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